PGR Hub

A unique space for Bristol's postgraduate researcher (PGR) community, where you can relax, make connections, enjoy fun events and further your development.

What is the PGR Hub?

The PGR Hub is a dedicated space for postgraduate researchers to:

  • collaborate and work together
  • connect with fellow research students from across the University.
  • attend events and training
  • relax and socialise in an exclusive space for postgraduate researchers

Location and access

The Hub is situated on the second floor of Senate House. All Staff and PGRs can access the Hub using their U-card.

Spring term opening hours 

From 3 January onwards:

Monday to Friday, 8 am to 8 pm

Saturday & Sunday, 9 am to 6 pm

Images of the PGR Hub

Images of the Hub are available on PGR Hub photos.

Training room 2.22
Meeting room 2.21
Collaborative space

Facilities & room booking

Book a room

The training room (2.22) and meeting room (2.21) can be booked by postgraduate researchers and teams supporting postgraduate researchers to host events, workshops and meetings. For common answers to most queries, please see our Hub FAQs.

Less than 3 hours

For less than 3 hours you can book yourself via Microsoft Bookings.

More than 3 hours

For more than 3 hours, or you wish to use the collaborative space, please email uob-pgr-hub@bristol.ac.uk.

Host an event

The Bristol Doctoral College welcomes ideas for events that could bring PGRs together in the Hub – and can provide funding to help make your idea a reality.  If you want to host an event for all PGRs – for example a workshop, conference or skills session? Please submit your idea via our PGR Development Fund expression of interest form.